September 25, 2023 – Last night, the prominent blogger Kamila took to the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) to unveil a detailed specification list and pricing information for the Google Pixel 8 series smartphones.
The graphic she shared bore the title “Pixel for Business” and revealed that the starting price for the standard Pixel 8 model had increased by $100 compared to the previous generation, now retailing at $699 (approximately ¥5103 at the current exchange rate). Interestingly, the starting price for the Pixel 8 Pro remained unchanged at $899 (about ¥6563), marking the third consecutive year of price consistency for Google’s flagship models.
Here’s a breakdown of the specifications for these upcoming devices:
**Pixel 8**:
– Google Tensor G3 processor
– 8GB of RAM
– A dynamic refresh rate screen ranging from 60Hz to 120Hz
– Rear cameras featuring a 50-megapixel primary lens and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens with macro focus capability
– A 10.5-megapixel front-facing camera
– Support for both facial recognition and fingerprint unlocking
**Pixel 8 Pro**:
– Google Tensor G3 processor
– 12GB of RAM
– An adaptive refresh rate screen ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz
– Rear cameras boasting a 50-megapixel primary lens, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and another 48-megapixel telephoto lens, with macro focus capability
– A 10.5-megapixel front-facing camera
– Support for both facial recognition and fingerprint unlocking
Additionally, earlier reports from yesterday featured a teaser video by the leaker Kamila Wojciechowska, offering insights into the camera features of the upcoming Pixel phones. These features include a professional mode (exclusive to the Pixel 8 Pro), true-to-life color rendering, night mode, astrophotography, super-resolution zoom, and even facial edits using a magic editor.
Both of these new smartphones are set to make their official debut on October 4th, generating considerable excitement among tech enthusiasts and Google Pixel fans alike. The introduction of new camera features and the pricing strategy for these devices will undoubtedly shape the competitive landscape in the smartphone market.
